The Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation (Ericae.net) is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to advancing knowledge in educational assessment, evaluation, and research methodology. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, or policymaker, Ericae provides the tools, insights, and guidance needed to understand how learning is measured—and how those measurements can be used to improve outcomes.
At its core, Ericae is built to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You’ll find foundational content that explains essential concepts like validity, reliability, and different types of assessment, alongside more advanced material covering psychometrics, data analysis, and research design. For those actively working in education, the site also offers practical strategies for classroom assessment, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
Ericae goes beyond traditional content by serving as a true resource hub. Visitors can explore curated reading paths through the Assessment Library, access peer-reviewed research from the Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation (PARE) journal, and utilize tools like the Test Locator and ERIC database guides to find high-quality academic resources. Downloadable templates, rubrics, and evaluation tools are also available to support real-world application.
As education continues to evolve, Ericae remains focused on the future—covering topics like digital assessment, artificial intelligence, equity in measurement, and responsible data use. The goal is not just to inform, but to empower users to make better decisions, design better assessments, and contribute to more effective and equitable educational systems.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, Ericae is your trusted guide to understanding and improving educational assessment and evaluation.

Scaling Impact Evaluation Across Programs
Learn how scaling impact evaluation across programs helps organizations compare results, improve decisions, and grow what works across portfolios.

Social Return on Investment (SROI) Explained
Learn how Social Return on Investment (SROI) turns social and environmental impact into clear monetary value for smarter funding decisions.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Education Programs
Cost-effectiveness analysis in education programs shows which interventions deliver the best results for the cost, helping you make smarter decisions.

Using Mixed Methods in Impact Evaluation
Learn how using mixed methods in impact evaluation shows what changed, for whom, and why—so you can prove results with confidence.

Data Sources for Impact Evaluation
Learn how data sources for impact evaluation shape credible evidence, helping you prove what changed because of an intervention—not just what happened.

Challenges in Measuring Program Impact
Explore challenges in measuring program impact and learn how impact evaluation helps prove what changed, why it mattered, and what to improve.

Attribution vs. Contribution in Impact Evaluation
Learn attribution vs. contribution in impact evaluation to claim results wisely, improve decisions, and know when to scale, redesign, or stop.

Key Indicators for Impact Evaluation
Learn key indicators for impact evaluation to prove a program caused real-world change, not just activity, so leaders can make smarter decisions.

Measuring Educational Program Effectiveness
Learn how measuring educational program effectiveness reveals real learner impact, builds trust in results, and guides smarter program decisions.

Randomized Controlled Trials in Program Evaluation
Learn how randomized controlled trials in program evaluation reveal whether a program truly caused change, so you can measure impact with confidence.

Using Control Groups in Impact Evaluation
Learn how using control groups in impact evaluation reveals whether programs truly drive results so you can make smarter evidence-based decisions.

Benefits of Formative Evaluation for Program Improvement
Discover how formative evaluation helps improve programs in real time with practical feedback, better decisions, and stronger results.

Quasi-Experimental Methods for Impact Evaluation
Learn how quasi-experimental methods for impact evaluation estimate causal impact when randomized trials aren’t possible, ethical, or affordable.

Experimental Designs in Impact Evaluation
Learn how experimental designs in impact evaluation reveal whether a program truly caused change, helping you measure results with confidence.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Impact Measurement
Learn short-term vs. long-term impact measurement to track quick wins and lasting results, so you can prove what changed and what truly stuck.
